Tag: dance

Rhonda Cayford has been an avid contra dancer for over 40 years, starting in Boston in 1978 and having the good fortune to move to San Francisco in 1980, just as the dance scene was taking off here. She discovered rapper at BACDS English Week in 1986 and it has been her passion ever since. She is the founder of a womens’ rapper team called Twisted Sisters, and was a long-time member of Swords of Gridlock. She has taught rapper, longsword, Cotswold, and Northwest morris at camp.

Lindsay Verbil is a caller whose warmth, enthusiasm, and clarity empower dancers to feel capable, confident, and connected to the music and to each other. Her teaching style is focused and precise, while her good humor and sense of fun create a welcoming and joyful space. A dancer herself, as well as a musician, organizer, and co-host of the web series “5 Things,” Lindsay brings together a tangible love for all facets of the dance experience.

This generation of Carlbergs, Dana and Bryce, began dancing as children in California and currently reside in Berea, Kentucky. Over the past 25 years they have honed their skills in morris and rapper sword and about a decade ago started teaching. Their experience includes performing on various teams worldwide and participating in and judging DART (Dance America Rapper Tournament). Although this marks their first year as staff at BACDS, they attended our Family Week as kids and have a longstanding history of attending other dance camps; they look forward to carrying on these traditions and learning new ones. 

This generation of Carlbergs, Dana and Bryce, began dancing as children in California and currently reside in Berea, Kentucky. Over the past 25 years they have honed their skills in morris and rapper sword and about a decade ago started teaching. Their experience includes performing on various teams worldwide and participating in and judging DART (Dance America Rapper Tournament). Although this marks their first year as staff at BACDS, they attended our Family Week as kids and have a longstanding history of attending other dance camps; they look forward to carrying on these traditions and learning new ones. 

Angela DeCarlis (they/them) has been calling contras since 2012. Whether onstage at a dance or as a studio art instructor, Ang finds a lot of joy in the process of clear and careful teaching. Their often-melodic calling style always responds to and resonates with the music. A nature enthusiast, Ang lives in the swamps of North-Central Florida with their husband James and cat Albie.